Registered Nurse Quality & Safety Specialist

Ascension•Bartlesville, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Your future role at a glance Location: Bartlesville, OK Facility: Ascension Jane Phillips Medical Center Department/Specialty: Total Quality Management Schedule: FT, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. How you’ll make an impact in this role Reduce preventable harm by identifying safety trends, conducting root cause analyses, and implementing evidence-based protocols that directly lower rates of falls, infections, and hospital-acquired conditions. Drive regulatory compliance and survey readiness by ensuring adherence to national standards set by organizations like The Joint Commission and CMS. Translate data into action by converting incident reports and quality metrics into systemic improvements that enhance patient outcomes and reduce costly readmissions. Shape a culture of safety by educating and mentoring front-line staff, empowering them to speak up, adopt best practices, and lead quality improvement at the bedside. What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: Required Credential(s): BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Preferred Credential(s): Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Operating Room credentialed from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI). Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Critical Care credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing required. Work Experience: 2 years nursing experience required. 5 years nursing experience preferred. What additional preferences we're seeking Joint Commission Accreditation and CMS Regulatory experience Effective communication skills to act as a liaison between staff, providers and leadership Strong critical thinking skills Ability to manage multiple initiatives and drive systemic change Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
2 years nursing experience required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Operating Room credentialed from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI).
Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Critical Care credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
5 years nursing experience preferred.
Joint Commission Accreditation and CMS Regulatory experience
Effective communication skills to act as a liaison between staff, providers and leadership
Strong critical thinking skills
Ability to manage multiple initiatives and drive systemic change

Responsibilities

Reduce preventable harm by identifying safety trends, conducting root cause analyses, and implementing evidence-based protocols that directly lower rates of falls, infections, and hospital-acquired conditions.
Drive regulatory compliance and survey readiness by ensuring adherence to national standards set by organizations like The Joint Commission and CMS.
Translate data into action by converting incident reports and quality metrics into systemic improvements that enhance patient outcomes and reduce costly readmissions.
Shape a culture of safety by educating and mentoring front-line staff, empowering them to speak up, adopt best practices, and lead quality improvement at the bedside.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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